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Chapter 66- Suspicion

The two looked at the computer for a second before they rushed there to see what the cameras caught. On the screen, the image of a young man walking in the street of the city where Kaya lived could be seen.

His hands were in his pockets and his signature apathetic look coupled with his mysterious, charming aura were things that Kaya would recognize from a million miles. So, when she saw his face and the 99% match with the picture she provided for Elu, her face brightened as a wide smile appeared on her face.

“Kai!! That’s him, Elu! It’s him!!” She started jumping like a little girl as she shook the girl violently.

“Stop, you idiot! I’m gonna throw up!!”

“Thank you, thank you!! I won’t forget this favor, Elu! I owe you some high-quality ice cream!!”

“Only ice cream?”

“The entire ice cream shop!!” Kaya replied enthusiastically. “But, now I need to leave. I gotta go to Kai! We will talk later!!” Leaving those words behind, Kaya flew out of the room in a flash, leaving a dumbfounded Elu behind.

The latter stood frozen for a few seconds before a small smile broke on her face.

“Sigh, that weird girl…” She murmured as her eyes shifted back to the camera, looking at the young man intently.

For some reason, something about him ticked her off. She didn’t know what it was but she could almost swear that this young boy had way more going for him than the image she found in data.

“Someone that could make Kaya fall in love with him isn’t normal at all. Not to mention the fact that I couldn’t find a single trace of him in the last few days. Who are you?” She asked no one in particular before she shook her head.

There was no point in trying to search any further. Kaya was a very smart and capable person so she can judge his character on her own. Besides, Elu didn’t have enough free time to waste on a young boy.

“Whoever he is, time will tell. I hope Kaya never regrets loving him.”

***

Meanwhile, Kai had just reached his apartement and opened the door only to be welcomed by a black creature jumping in his embrace with a cute meow.

“Hey…” He said as he caught the cat. The latter purred happily as she rubbed her face on his chest and meowed.

Then, she looked up before licking his lips once. It was her way of kissing him.

“Did Eva feed you?” He asked to which the cat meowed happily.

After that, Kai walked inside the house, the feeling of being back hit him instantly and made him relax slightly. Although he is back now and the difference in time was only a few days, many things have shifted drastically during this period.

First off, Kai decided to start actively pursuing a cure for his sickness. After his conversation with Eva, he thought that it won’t be that bad to do some research of his own. Although this was something he already tried to find years ago and failed, a second try won’t hurt. Eva decided to keep the matter aside for now since she wanted Kai to enjoy the festival without any unnecessary mood-poopers.

Second off, there was still the matter of the ‘undead project’ as he called it now. He wasn’t intending to get entangled in the mess but he wanted to at least be aware of what was happening in case a potential pest was going to pop up in front of him.

Besides, this matter linked directly to the weird presence he felt before twice and the two piercing eyes that come with it. Each time this occurrence happens, his symptoms kick in and he knew it wasn’t a simple coincidence. Something had to link all these things together to create the answer to his questions.

The third and final matter was the Red Rose Day and the bounty on Eva’s head. He can’t forget the fact that a potential High-Officer is pursuing Eva for some reason or another.

‘This year’s Red Rose Day isn’t going to be simple. Especially with Gabi’s death, Eva will have many eyes on her… and on me.’ He thought as he rested his back on the sofa. His eyes were dead cold. This time was akin to the calm before the storm and Kai knew it won’t last that long. It all depended on the outcome of the Red Rose Day.

In fact, that day will determine what will happen in the world in the future, Kai had a hunch about that.

Many matters needed addressing and all of them could potentially harm his daily life. That is something Kai can’t allow. With a sigh, Kai looked up and pushed his hair back slightly. A look of contemplation appeared in his hypnotizing purple eyes.

“Meow!” As his mind was creating plans and ideas, the cat’s sound made him look down.

Then, he felt a presence approaching the door. Standing up, he cracked his neck.

‘She came earlier than I expected. Does she have a tracking device on me? No, it’s most likely surveillance cameras.’ Kai thought as he opened the door to the house only to be met with two soft melons crushing against his face.

“KAI! Oh, thank god you’re ok… Thank god, truly… I don’t know what I would’ve done if something bad happened to you.” Kaya’s soft voice reached his ear. It was filled to the brim with concern and worry.

Putting his hands on her back to fix his position, Kai put Kaya down and pushed himself away from her breasts.

“Where have you been? Did something happen? Were you kidnapped? Attacked? Did that Lavine girl do something?!” She asked one question after the other without waiting.

“I went to visit my relative. He got sick and I had to take care of him for a few days.” Kai said the same excuse Eva said just so that he doesn’t make Kaya suspicious.

“… Really?” The latter’s beautiful green eyes squinted. Although she didn’t want to suspect Kai, it still didn’t make sense at all.

‘The cameras didn’t show him leaving his house nor leaving the city… Were the cameras broken? Or maybe…’ Kaya’s mind started going far into theories so she cut it off for now. All she wanted to do now was fawn over Kai like there is no tomorrow and flirt with him.

“Yes.”

“… then good!! I was really worried, you know? Leaving without saying anything. You really hurt your big sister’s poor heart~” Kaya said with a flirty tone and sat down next to Kai.

“I had to leave urgently.”

“Then, at least leave me a mess- Wait, we don’t have each other’s contact information, do we?” Kaya facepalmed as if she forget something important.

“Of course, how can I forget? I’m sorry, Kai. I forgot that. We knew each other for almost a year now and yet we don’t have each other’s numbers. Hey, give me your number~” She said.

Kai didn’t wait much as he gave her the number. He is already aware that Kaya could use that number to track him down but since he made sure to encrypt his sim card, he was certain that no one in this world can penetrate his phone.

In fact, he made sure to specifically lead the conversation this way and give her his number simply to give her a sense of security. She wouldn’t be suspicious anymore when she has his number.

“Don’t worry, your big sister will use your number wisely.” Saying that Kaya bent slightly to the side as she whispered seductively in Kai’s ear.

“Wait for some naughty pics, tonight.” Then, she licked her lips and moved away. “Anyway, it’s already late and you should be exhausted from your trip. Good night and sweet dreams, hubby~” With a blow-kiss, Kaya chuckled and walked to the door before halting and turning around.

“Oh, right, I forgot to tell you… I will be attending the school festival tomorrow.”

***

The Lavine Mansion.

Markus sat down on a chair with an extremely serious expression on his face. His eyes looked at the hot cup of coffee freshly brewed in front of him before shifting to the man sitting in front of him. The old, harmless man wearing formal clothes was already sipping from his coffee as he casually sat on his chair.

Sigh, Markus bent forward and asked.

“So, for what reason are you visiting me this late at night, Mr. V?”